PAPER ID:IJIM/Vol. 10 (VII) November/34-42/5

AUTHOR: Adaeze Nwona Nzewi

TITLE : FACTORS AFFECTING THE EFFECTIVE ADOPTION OF BIG DATA FOR SMART LIBRARY MANAGEMENT IN FESTUS AGHAGBO NWAKO, LIBRARY AWKA

ABSTRACT:This study examines the determinants influencing the effective adoption of Big Data analytics for smart library management at the Festus Aghagbo Nwako Library, Awka. A quantitative research methodology, utilizing a descriptive survey design, was employed to evaluate the impact of various factors on the implementation and utilization of Big Data technologies. The study population comprised librarians directly involved in resource management and the advancement of digital services. A simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 100 respondents. Data were collected through structured, closed-ended questionnaires. To ensure precision and improve the response rate, a research assistant facilitated the distribution process. The collected data were subjected to frequency and percentage analysis using Microsoft Excel, with the resultant findings presented in tabular form. The analysis identified several critical impediments to Big Data adoption. Primary constraints include a deficiency in technical expertise, inadequate funding, and significant data privacy concerns. Supplementary barriers encompass organizational resistance to change, a limited awareness of the potential benefits of Big Data, the absence of robust institutional policies, and challenges related to integration with legacy systems. These obstacles collectively reflect a combination of infrastructural deficits and human resource limitations. The findings are consistent with existing scholarly work, notably resonating with Otunla’s (Year) research on technological adoption challenges within Nigerian academic libraries. Based on these outcomes, the study proposes several recommendations. These include the implementation of targeted staff development programs in collaboration with information technology specialists, the formulation of comprehensive data governance frameworks, and the initiation of strategic awareness campaigns. These measures are posited to cultivate organizational acceptance and facilitate the effective integration of Big Data-driven strategies into library operations.

KEYWORDS : Big Data, Smart Library Management, Adoption Challenges, Librarian Training, Technological Infrastructure

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